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Basic information about HOL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HOL（*.HOL or *.hol）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HOL file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the HOL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HOL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HOL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HOL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the HOL file?
  • How to open a HOL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a HOL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a HOL file?
  • How to convert HOL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to HOL file format?


1.Detail information about HOL file extension: Outlook Holidays File

File type Outlook Holidays File Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description HOL file is a Outlook Holidays File developed by Microsoft. Calendar file used by Microsoft Outlook, an email and calendar application; saves the dates of holiday events that are displayed on the Outlook calendar view when the application is open; can be customized manually with a text editor to share company-specific calendar events.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HOL files

Windows		 Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Office



Can't open a HOL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HOL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HOL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HOL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of HOL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a HOL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HOL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HOL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the HOL file is damaged.
  • Whether the HOL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the HOL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the HOL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the HOL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HOL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HOL file.

If the HOL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.